Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Foster, Jr. of Morvin announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Tanya Mietha Foster Pritchett to James Matthew Howard, Jr., son of Patricia Coleman of Jackson and Rev. and Mrs. James Howard, Sr. More...

Octavia Allen Ocatvia (Baby Ruth) Allen, 54, died Wednesday, May 25, 2005 in her home. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 28 at 1 p.m. at Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church in Dixons Mills with Rev. John L. Dees officiating. More...

In the expected face-off battle between Bob Riley and Roy Moore in the 2006 Republican Primary for Governor, Riley won the opening salvo with the selection of Twinkle Andress as the new chairman of the State Republican Party. More...

Spiritual Reflections Pat Ozment, Jr. Monday I conducted the funeral of Charles Chilton Thomas, a member of our church. Mr. Thomas was a World War II vet and was buried with full military honors. More...

When I watch the likes of Phil Mickelson, Vijay Singh and Tiger Woods tee up a golf ball and then proceed to hit it 250 to 300 yards straight down a fairway, I know that golf really has to be a simple game. More...